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EarthAdvantage is Hiring - Business Development, Training Development Lead, Technical Field Consultant

by Rate It Green Team

Check out these recently posted positions with Earth Advantage:

Senior Business Development Manager - Green Real Estate Services

Under the direction of the senior management team, the Sr. Busine

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Jobs,EarthAdvantage

0 replies | 1834 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

Applied Strategies for Carbon Emission Reduction, Online Training, November 20, 12 pm - 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building on the foundational knowledge of carbon emissions in the built environment, this course focuses on practical applications in design and construction practice. Participants will learn how to s

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 09/15/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Converge San Diego, October 16, San Diego, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What began as the "Little "a" Conference" has evolved into Converge San Diego. A dynamic, reimagined regional event presented by AIA San Diego, in collaboration with

California Green Building

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 08/26/2025 | Last updated: 08/29/2025

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series: Solar & Storage, September 12, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Edison said, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” Solar energy

California Green Building

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 08/11/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Training: Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking, Online and in Person, August 20, Pleasanton, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the induction cooking and holding products available in the marketplace or in development. There is a lot of activity from manufacturers, fr

California Green Building

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 07/21/2025 | Last updated: 07/23/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science Training, Online, July 8, 9-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science curricula, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throug

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 06/19/2025 | Last updated: 06/19/2025

Free Webinar, Indoor Agriculture Resiliency, June 12, 1-3 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

California's 4,600 greenhouses and indoor farms use diverse energy sources to produce a consistent supply of high-quality horticultural products including flowers, food and cannabis. Process syste

California Green Building

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 05/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Alterations, June 25,1 - 2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This online course covers how an alteration is impacted by the new energy code. When does an alteration require a HERS rating, and when does it not? This course covers the HERS process and requirement

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 05/09/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

Building the Circular Economy in New Jersey, June 3, 4:30-7:30 pm, Morristown, New Jersey

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a

California Green Building

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

Free Webinar: Net Zero Success Strategies: Building Science and Consumer Expectations, September 3, 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Efforts to achieve net zero and decarbonization are destined to fail if we maintain the status quo.  It’s not enough to advocate for high performance products and systems, like heat pump te

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

GoGreen Seattle, Virtual Conference: Creating a Low Carbon, Prosperous, Equitable Economy, September 8, Seattle, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The GoGreen Conference Seattle, taking place on Sept. 8, 2020, empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organ

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Seattle,USGBC,Conference

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 08/13/2020 | Last updated: 08/14/2020

Azek - Recycled Content Decking and a More Realistic Grain Look (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


If you’re in the market for decking materials, check out Matt Hoots' interview with Patrick Barnds from Azek at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show!

Patrick


Filed under: Decking

0 replies | 2727 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

Webinar: Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, August 5, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 wanted to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we&rsquo

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1880 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

ASU Webinar: Why Companies Should Care About Biodiversity, Wed, Jan 18, 1:15 - 2:45pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Why Companies Should Care About Biodiversity Arizona State University Security and Sustainability Forum Wed, Jan 18, 1:15 - 2:45pm EST Corporations engage in sustainable practices for re…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Leadership,Biodiversity

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 01/10/2017 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

How to Talk to your Clients about Going Green, A NeoCon Connect Webinar, June 17, 3 pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As our clients increasingly want to go green, we designers need a strategy to talk with them about how best to do so. Join us as we employ evidence-based design, which reveals how materials and produc

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,sustainable design

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/16/2020

Webinar: USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Scaling EV Infrastructure, June 18, 4 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

At our quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action-oriented solutions, and m

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Transportation,Sustainability,Leadership Series,Scaling EV Infrastructure

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 05/29/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Webinar: EP Career Campfire: Preparing for Jobs in the Green Building Industry, June 3, 4 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Explore the current green jobs landscape and how emerging professionals can grow their knowledge and differentiate themselves in the market.

The landscape of green jobs has continued to evolve sinc

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Building industry,Digital Badges,Green Credentials

0 replies | 1435 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/23/2020

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo, 4/25 - 4/27, Burlington, VT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo April 25 - 27 NEBHX 2017 The Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo is an event for networking across industry, organizations, and govern…

Filed under: Vermont

Keywords: MassCEC

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM Downtown Portland, ME Friday, April 7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Passive House Tour,Portland Maine

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 04/03/2017 | Last updated: 04/03/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time) Using public outreach and education, Passive House Massachusetts seeks to educate the general public about and advance the use of hi…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Passive House

0 replies | 1893 views | Posted on: 03/20/2017 | Last updated: 03/20/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic Summary of Internship An NGS sustainability intern would support the Society’s efforts to operate sustainably and minimize negative…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Sustainability,National Geographic

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Event: Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo - Placing Cities First, June 26-28, Austin TX

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo - Placing Cities First June 26-28, Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 www.austinconventioncenter.com Building u…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,Texas Event

0 replies | 1968 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Check Out this Cool EV Chart by MassEnergy - Compare Top Brands and Learn about DriveGreen Discounts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassEnergy has created a quick comparison chart where you can preview information on the Chevy Bolt and Volt, the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul, Ford C-Max Energi, and the Ford Fusion Energi. https://www.

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles,Mass Energy

0 replies | 3223 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Event: The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems, February 16, 8:30 - 4PM, La Crosse, WI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems Thursday, February 16 8:30 am – 4 pm Lunda Center, Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI Tickets: $199 Presenter: John Murphy, …

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Ventilation Systems,Wisconsin Event

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 02/07/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2017

Massachusetts Bill Aims to Reach 100% Renewable Energy by 2035

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Last Friday, January 20th, three Massachusetts representatives filed a bill that would commit Massachusetts to obtain 100 percent of its energy from clean, renewable sources like solar and wind. State…

 

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